Israelis protest in Brighton where Hollywood Mogul testifies in Netanyahu's trial

Record ID: 1731186

  • Title: Israelis protest in Brighton where Hollywood Mogul testifies in Netanyahu's trial
  • Date: 25th June 2023
  • Summary: BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (JUNE 25, 2023) (REUTERS) ISRAELI PROTESTER ON SEAFRONT HOLDING UP ISRAELI FLAG AND PLACARD READING (English): FRAUD PROTESTERS DEMONSTRATING IN FRONT OF BRIGHTON HOTEL NEAR WHERE HOLLYWOOD MOGUL ARNON MILCHAN IS TESTIFYING IN ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU'S CORRUPTION TRIAL FLAGS
  • Embargoed: 9th July 2023 12:59
  • Keywords: Brighton Hollywood Producer Arnon Milchan Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu United Kingdon case 1000 corruption trial protest testimony
  • Location: BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
  • City: BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
  • Country: Israel
  • Topics: Middle East,Government/Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA001258825062023RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:PART VIDEO QUALITY AS INCOMING
    Protesters waving Israeli flags gathered at the U.K. coastal city of Brighton on Sunday (June 25) where Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan began his testimony in the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a court session that was broadcast live from the southern English town direct to Jerusalem.
    The trial is being held in Jerusalem but Milchan's testimony was taking place in Brighton, which is close to where the 78-year-old is presently based, on request of the prosecution. The testimony is expected to last several days.
    Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (around $200,000) worth of gifts from Milchan, and from an Australian fellow-billionaire, which the indictment describes as a "supply-line" of champagne and cigars.
    The Israeli prime minister has denied any wrongdoing in this case and two other cases that are being heard in the same trial.
    Netanyahu is accused of helping Milchan with his business interests and with U.S. visa status. The prime minister has described the gift-giving among friends as normal conduct and his trial as a political witch-hunt.
    Criminal probes against Netanyahu, now in a record sixth term as premier, began in 2016 and set off years of political turmoil in Israel.
    After a cycle of inconclusive elections and an 18 month-stint in the opposition, Netanyahu returned to power in December at the head of a hard-right government.
    Netanyahu has denied any link between his trial and reforms to the justice system that his coalition is seeking and that have drawn strong opposition.
    But protester Sharon Shochat said she is standing in solidarity with protesters in Israel.
    Netanyahu has been indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust for allegedly granting regulatory favors to businessmen in return for positive favourable media coverage.
    (Production: Yann Tessier, Lianne Back)
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